Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cataclasm

noun

/ˈkæt əˌklæz əm/

Definition

A violent disruption or breaking, often referring to a geological event.

Examples

The cataclasm caused by the earthquake reshaped the entire landscape.
Researchers studied the cataclasm in the rock layers to understand the region’s geological history.

Meaning

Cataclasm refers to the process where rock is broken and crushed due to intense pressure or stress, leading to a significant change in geological formations.